Game thread: Pirates, or what’s left of them, try again with A’s

The Pirates will send out their struggling offense, defense and pitching for another try at Oakland. Trevor Williams will hope for support from . . . somebody. The A’s will counter with Chris Bassitt, a 30-year-old journeyman with a career 4.45 ERA in AAA who’s been outstanding in two starts for Oakland since being called up.

Athletics

1. Marcus Semien, SS
2. Robbie Grossman, CF
3. Matt Chapman, 3B
4. Khris Davis, LF
5. Kendrys Morales, 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty, RF
7. Jurickson Profar, 2B
8. Babe Phegley, C
9. Chris Bassitt, P

Pirates

1. Adam Frazier, 2B
2. Starling Marte, CF
3. Gregory Polanco, RF
4. Josh Bell, 1B
5. Bryan Reynolds, LF
6. Colin Moran, 3B
7. Francisco Cervelli, C
8. Cole Tucker, SS
9. Trevor Williams, P